Directory
Full Time Faculty
 |
|
| mcortina@uic.edu | |
| Phone | 312-996-8937 |
| Fax | 312-996-7770 |
| Office | EEI Room 3.164 |
| Address | University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 1855 W. Taylor Street M/C 648 Chicago, IL 60612 |
Professional Interests
Complex corneal and anterior segment surgery including keratoprosthesis, cataract surgery and secondary intraocular lens placement.
Education
| 1996 - 2001 | M.D. University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2002 - 2003 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow Louisiana State University New Orleans, LA |
| 2003 - 2004 | Internship in Internal Medicine Louisiana State University |
| 2004 - 2007 | Residency in Ophthalmology, Louisiana State University |
| 2008 - 2009 | Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery, UIC EEI |
UIC Appointment
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Cornea Service
The Cornea Service sees patients with disorders of the front portion of the eye as well as what are called "external diseases" of the eye, that is eyelid and conjunctival problems. Patients with corneal infections, keratoconus, cataracts, tumors of the front portion of the eye, blepharitis, dry eyes, and many other disorders are evaluated and treated by the Cornea Service. Patients are also seen and evaluated for refractive surgical procedures to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. Read more information about the Cornea Service.
Recent Publications
Cortina MS, Gordon WC, Lukiw WJ, Bazan NG. DNA repair in photoreceptor survival. J Mol Neurobiol, 2003; 111-122.
Cortina MS, Gordon WC, Lukiw WJ, Bazan NG. Light-induced photoreceptor damage triggers DNA repair: Differential fate of rods and cones. In: Retinal Degenerations: Mechanism and Experimental Therapy. LaVail MM, Hollyfoield JG, Anderson RE, eds. Kluwer Academic/ Plenum Publishers, New York, Ny; 2003:229-240.
Cortina MS, Gordon WC, Lukiw WJ, Bazan NG. 2005 Oxidative stress-induced retinal damage up-regulates DNA polymerase gamma and 8-oxoquanine-DNA-glycosylase in photoreceptor synaptic mitochondria. Exp Eye Res. 81:742-750.
Cortina MS, Juicheng He, Na Li, Bazan NG and Bazan HEP. Neuroprotectin D1 and corneal nerve regeneration after experimental surgery and treatment with PEDF plus DHA. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010; 51(2): 804-10.
Cortina MS, Azar DT. Managing LASIK flapcomplications. Contemporary Ophthalmology. (In Press)
Cortina MS, Azar DT. Corneal Angiogenesis. In: Encyclopedia of the Eye. (In press).
Cortina MS, Azar DT. Surface Ablation: Techniques for Managing the Epithelial Layer. In Cornea, 3e, Krachmer, Mannis, Holland, eds., 2010
Cortina MS, Tu EY. Focal Points: Antibiotic Use in Corneal and External Eye Infections. Stern, ed. (In press).
Cirriculum Vitae
View Dr. Cortina ’s abbreviated CV.